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Adware:MSIL/Bawswerps
Aliases: No associated aliases
Summary
The latest version of this application is not detected by our objective criteria, and is not considered unwanted software.
Older versions of software show ads that you cannot control as you browse the web.
It can be installed when you download a free media player.
Find out more about how and why we identify unwanted software.
This program poses a high threat to your PC.
Remove programs
You might need to manually remove this program:
If an uninstaller is not available, does not work properly, or you do not want to use it, you can use the following free tools to detect and remove this program and other potentially unwanted software from your PC:
- Microsoft Defender Antivirus for Windows 10 and Windows 8.1, or Microsoft Security Essentials for Windows 7 and Windows Vista
- Microsoft Safety Scanner
Use cloud protection
The Microsoft Active Protection Service (MAPS) uses cloud protection to help guard against the latest malware threats. It’s turned on by default for Microsoft Security Essentials and Windows Defender for Windows 10.
Get more help
You can also see our advanced troubleshooting page or search the Microsoft virus and malware community for more help.
If you’re using Windows XP, see our Windows XP end of support page.
